Ciao Coffee

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Ciao Coffee: Sustainable coffee enjoyment without beans

Ciao Coffee is revolutionizing coffee consumption with a healthy, environmentally friendly alternative – completely bean-free. Why iced coffee made from grains isn't...

trail

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AI governance rethought: Trail brings order to the regulations

Artificial intelligence (AI) is on the rise—but how can companies use it safely, efficiently, and legally? The Munich-based…

Munich Startup 2024 Award

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Munich Startup Award: The search for Munich's best startup

For the ninth time, we are presenting the Munich Startup Award to the best Munich startup. The prize comes with 10,000 euros…

Pulsetrain Niclas Lehnert

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Pulsetrain: Intelligent batteries reimagined

Pulsetrain is revolutionizing battery management for electric vehicles: With AI, real-time cell control, and a radically new system, they extend the service life…

Capital Encourage Ventures

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Capital alone is not enough

The call for more venture capital for female founders is a tricky one: Despite frequent calls, the investment often fails because of...

Meliodays Medical

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Meliodays Medical: Hormone-free relief from menstrual pain

A hormone-free IUD for menstrual pain – doesn't exist yet? But soon! Meliodays Medical is developing MelioOne, an innovative,…

Marie-Helene Ametsreiter

Women in Tech

Marie-Helene Ametsreiter of Speedinvest: An investor with impact

Marie-Helene Ametsreiter is a General Partner at Speedinvest. In 2023, she was named Germany's #1 Top Investor by XTB. She focuses on...

Munich Business Plan Competition 2025

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Munich Business Plan Competition 2025: The winning teams of the 1st phase

The first phase of the Munich Business Plan Competition 2025 has been completed. The ten award-winning startups include Prop, Bioexotec, Muvopt, Thermovation,…

Alpha Prompt

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Alpha Prompt: AI brings order to real estate data chaos

The real estate industry is struggling with unstructured and inaccurate building data. Alpha Prompt relies on AI to standardize information and make it immediately usable…

Vantis

Deals

Vantis secures €10 million in Series A

The Munich-based health tech startup Vantis has received €10 million in a new financing round to revolutionize primary care. The company…

Sorealert

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SoreAlert: Innovative sensor solution against bedsores

The Munich-based startup SoreAlert is developing a method to counteract the widespread problem of bedsores – a topic that is more…

Verena Paus, of the Startup Association, calls for consistent innovation policy

Women in Tech

Women in Tech: Verena Pausder

Verena Pausder has been Chairwoman of the Startup Association since December 2023 and is a driving force in the German startup landscape. As an entrepreneur, activist…